Judith Foster - DIY Protein Bars: 30 Delicious and Healthy DIY Protein Bars (diy protein bars, protein bars, high protein snacks)

DIY PROTEIN BARS 30 Delicious and Healthy DIY Protein Bars TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION

Are you on the lookout for healthy alternatives to grocery store protein bars? Do you want to save money, too? Im guessing you said yes to both of those questions. Making your own protein bars will save money and give you tastes that you cant find in the stores. Protein bars are great for a pick me up, and some can even replace a meal, which is perfect for your life on the go. And your DIY protein bars are a LOT less expensive than store-bought brands. You can put better ingredients in yours, too, instead of the chemicals and additives in manufactured protein bars.

Our recipes wont break the bank, and the ingredients are really easy to find. You wont find pages of ingredients you NEVER use for anything else, so youll be able to whip up some protein bars whenever you have the urge. And the recipes include all types, from bake to no-bake. These recipes take about a half hour or less. Some of them take WAY less than 30 minutes.

CHAPTER 1 FAST DIY Protein Bars with Few Ingredients

Protein bars you find in stores are so convenient, but theyre expensive, and they have a lot of added sugar and other ingredients.

CHAPTER 1 FAST DIY Protein Bars with Few Ingredients

Protein bars you find in stores are so convenient, but theyre expensive, and they have a lot of added sugar and other ingredients.

These recipes will get you started making your own DIY protein bars at home. Many of these recipes can be made in a small amount of time, with just a few ingredients. Of course, weve thrown a few more elaborate recipes in too, for special days. From peanut butter to cranberries and other fruits, well give you some tasty new experiences.

1. Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Ingredients makes 4 servings: 1 tablespoon of honey, organic 3 scoops of protein powder, chocolate 1/3 cup of peanut butter, natural 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal Directions: Mix all of the ingredients above in a medium bowl.

Add water as needed. Lay the mixture out flat. Place in freezer for about two hours to set. Cut into four bars.

2. Mounds of Joy DIY Bar

Ingredients makes 1 bar: 1 & 1/2 scoops of protein powder 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal 2 tablespoons of milk, coconut Cocoa powder (unsweetened) as needed Directions: Combine all above ingredients in a medium bowl.

Use cooking spray (non-stick) on a piece of foil. Add flax/chocolate mixture to foil. Form a bar using the foil. Remove bar from foil and dust lightly using unsweetened cocoa powder.

3. No Bake Cranberry Protein Bars

Ingredients makes 12 bars: 1/2 cup of flaxseed meal 1 cup of oats, old-fashioned 1/3 cup of dried cranberries 1/3 cup of raisins 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, white 1/3 cup of whey protein powder, vanilla 1/3 cup of natural peanut butter 1/3 cup of organic honey Directions: Use baking parchment to line a large baking dish.

Mix the protein powder, cranberries, raisins, flaxseed meal and oats in a medium bowl. Combine the peanut butter, chocolate chips and honey in a small bowl. Make sure its micro-wave safe. Heat this mixture in a microwave. Stir every half-minute, until chocolate chips are almost melted. Stir the oats mixture into chocolate mixture until they are mixed evenly.

Spread mixture into baking dish. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until hard. Remove the bars from the dish by lifting up the parchment. Cut the hardened mixture into squares.

4.Real Fruit DIY Protein Bars

Ingredients makes 6 bars: 1 cup of warm water 1 cup of dried fruit 1 cup of whey protein powder, vanilla 1 & 1/2 cups of oats, rolled 2 teaspoons of orange or lemon zest, grated finely 3 tablespoons of milk, low-fat Directions: Line a large loaf pan using plastic wrap. Spray with cooking spray (non-stick).

Combine water and fruit in a medium bowl. Allow to sit until the fruit becomes soft. This takes five to 10 minutes. Drain the fruit and pat it dry. Use a food processor to work oats into a fine powder. Add zest, fruit, protein powder and milk to food processor.

Pulse until fruit is chopped finely and the mixture starts clumping together along the bowl sides. Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Place plastic wrap or wax paper over the mixture and utilize it to evenly flatten your mixture. Leave plastic or paper on top and place in refrigerator for a half-hour. Use the liner to lift the mixture from loaf pan. Transfer it to a clean cutting board.

Uncover the mixture and cut it into six (6) bars.

5. Quick 'n Easy No-Bake Protein Bars

Ingredients makes 12 bars: 1/2 cup of protein powder, unflavored, unsweetened 1 & 1/2 cup of rolled oats, blended into floury consistency 1/2 cup of cereal, rice crisp 1/2 cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural) or sunflower seed butter 3 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips, minis 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, pure 1/2 tablespoon of oil, coconut 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to taste, finely ground Directions: Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Then mix oat flour with salt, protein powder and rice crisp in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla, nut or seed butter and maple syrup. Combine by stirring well.